William Atherton
Actor

William Atherton Net Worth

William Atherton is an American actor, soundtrack producer, and stage performer who has achieved international recognition for his roles in films such as The Sugarland Express (1974), The Day of the Locust (1975), The Hindenburg (1975), Looking for Mr. Goodbar (1977), Die Hard (1988) and Die Hard 2 (1990), Ghost Busters (1984), Real Genius (1985), Bio-Dome (1996), and The Last Samurai (2003). He has also starred in numerous miniseries and made-for-TV movies, and has been honored for his work on the stage, receiving the Drama Desk Award, the Outer Circle Critics Award, the Theatre World Award, and nominations for an Obie and Chicago's Joseph Jefferson Award.
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Age, Biography and Wiki

Who is it? Actor, Soundtrack, Producer
Birth Day July 30, 1947
Birth Place  Orange, Connecticut, United States
Age 76 YEARS OLD
Birth Sign Leo
Occupation Actor
Years active 1972–present

💰 Net worth: $1.5 Million (2024)

William Atherton is a versatile entertainer with a net worth of approximately $1.5 million, according to estimates from 2024. Hailing from the United States, Atherton has garnered success across various fields including acting, soundtracks, and producing. Known for his remarkable performances, he has captivated audiences with his incredible talent and versatility throughout his illustrious career. With his remarkable achievements and contributions, it comes as no surprise that his net worth continues to grow steadily.

Biography/Timeline

1969

Atherton was successful on the New York stage immediately after graduating from Carnegie Mellon University in 1969 and worked with many of the country's leading playwrights including David Rabe, John Guare and Arthur Miller, winning numerous awards for his work on and off Broadway.

1978

He got his big break playing hapless fugitive Clovis Poplin in The Sugarland Express, the feature film debut of Steven Spielberg. After this, he garnered major roles in dark dramas such as The Day of the Locust and Looking for Mr. Goodbar, as well as the big-budget disaster film The Hindenburg. Atherton also starred as Cowboy Jim Lloyd in the 1978 miniseries Centennial, based on the novel by James Michener. In 1984, Atherton appeared in the comedy Ghostbusters as the EPA agent Walter Peck. In 1985, Martha Coolidge chose Atherton to play Professor Jerry Hathaway in the teen comedy Real Genius. In 1988, Atherton played reporter Richard "Dick" Thornburg in the blockbuster action film Die Hard, and reprised the role in its 1990 sequel Die Hard 2.

2009

While starring in The Day of the Locust, Atherton was offered and accepted the opportunity to provide lead vocals for "What'll I Do", the main title theme for the Robert Redford film version of The Great Gatsby. His 2007 appearances included the film The Girl Next Door, an adaptation of the best-selling Jack Ketchum novel of the same name. He has reprised his role as Walter Peck in Ghostbusters: The Video Game, released on June 16, 2009.

2011

Atherton was cast in the final season of ABC's Lost. He appeared in the musical Gigi for the Reprise Theatre in Los Angeles as "Honoré Lachailles" in 2011.

2014

In summer of 2014, Atherton was cast in a recurring role as Viceroy Mercado in the Syfy series Defiance's second season.

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